“Just because a person can’t speak doesn’t mean they have nothing to say.” A very important reminder from a parent of a non-verbal child. Communication is a basic human need, allowing people to connect with others, make decisions that affect their lives, express feelings and feel part of the community they live in. People with little [...]
What happens when a parent first expresses concern about a toddler’s speech development? How can a parent know whether a child is simply a late-bloomer or is having more serious developmental issues? I’ve been there. I can walk you through the process. But I’ll tell you right now, I don’t know exactly where this road [...]
Are You A Social Butterfly? My husband teases me that I could start up a conversation with a shoe. My son complains that he can’t get me to leave any group activities because I am being social. He sees this as a negative. For some, starting conversations come naturally. For others, starting a conversation can [...]
Reading and understanding social cues don’t come easy for children with special needs. Here are twelve activities that you can do with your child to help improve his or her social skills. If you have any resources or ideas to help a child with his or her social skills please add them in the comments. [...]
